‘Heartbeat’ comes out of a year of music. A journey of many miles, travelling through Australia, into the sacred desert at Uluru and along the East coast, then through Barcelona en route to Denmark, Iceland and Ireland. The journey’s completion, recording in Amsterdam. Arjuna travelled with Lawrence Lindhardt Christensen, singing sacred songs from many traditions, ancient and more recent.

‘Ganga Ki Jai Jai’ a traditional song from India, transports me also, deep into the intense landscapes of Iceland. A song that opens the way for many sacred traditions to merge, and bridges to be formed.

‘In the Vastness of Your Grace’ sings to the Lady Yasodhara. Her presence blessing our concert Tour on many occasions.

‘Holy Mother’ came from Tarajyoti Govinda. The words found after her death, Easter Monday 1999. A song of deep devotion and surrender.

‘Earth’s Child’ speaks to a new day dawning on Earth, a day of innocence and renewal. This day birthing, through us and within us.

‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ is an ancient mantra with Tibetan origins. It takes us deep within as well as into soul prayer.

‘One Heart, One Earth’ honours our Mother the Earth, our body. As we love the land we walk upon, our hearts beat in rhythm with the One Heart of Earth. Ben’s keyboard improvisation soaring at its conclusion.

I have the arms to do Your will
I have the eyes to hold your vision
I have the mouth to speak your words
of compassion and comfort

I have the will to walk upon your path
O Holy Mother
I open my ears to receive you
I open my eyes to see you
I open myself to you
I sit within your silence
I breathe in your Light
I am the stillness of the night
Thank you, O Holy Mother
Thank you, O Holy Mother

I am your vehicle
Use me as you will.

05. EARTH’S CHILD(lyrics: Chandra Easton. music: Arjuna Govinda)

Where Dark meets Light; where Life ensouls
There spirals turn and hearts enfold.
It’s there I await you, Son of the Sun.
It’s there I adore you – Mother Divine.

United, arisen, created anew
By Flame and Fire, hearts burn true.
It’s there I adore you, Son of the Sun.
It’s there I receive you – Mother Divine.

Chorus

Beyond the beyond the beyond the beyond
Dragon’s breath it spirals on, – ever on.
It’s there we are One in God’s holy sight
Father-Mother Divine; Son-Daughter of Light.

This heart, this Light; One Heart, One Light.
Returned again to Thee.
This land, my heart; this land, my soul.
This land, I bless for thee.

From deepest space, through holy grace,
Returned to the Great I Am.
This land, this heart of sacred Fire,
This land, I bless for thee.

This heart, this light; One Heart, One Light.
This Earth I bless for thee.
This heart, this light; One Heart, One Light,
Returned, redeemed to Thee.

Land of my heart, my soul’s desire,
Land of Michael’s holy Fire, *
Land of my blood, of Isis Light,**
This land, I bless for Thee.

Dedication

My heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to bringing this music into the world. To all who have taught and given me love in one form or another over many decades. To my beloved family, friends, mentors, teachers, partners and fellow musicians. May this music bless you always.